we run a consulting company together with paul montero who is here. palm. wave your hands so everybody can see it. handsome guy. we worked at a consulting company where we held institutions partner with the faith community. other questions? all right. thank you so much. [applause] >> across here. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] >> booktv is on facebook. like us to interact with booktv guests and viewers. watch videos and get up-to-date information on events. facebook.com/booktv. >> you are watching booktv on c-span2. next participants read selections from books that have been banned or challenge over the years. this event was hosted by the northern virginia fine arts association and is about two hours. >> welcome. i am catherine, executive director and very happy we're having a band polk read out today. is amazing to me what is banned polk the still being challenged today. the director of the office of alexandria is going to read from the great gatsby. [applause] >> good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. let me say from the outset this is